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By DAWN MILLER
March 27, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - 2026 marks 80 years of scouting for longtime borough resident Tony Sarao. Sarao first became a Boy Scout when he was 12 years old after reading about the organization in a magazine in the library.“I saw it in Boy's Life,” Sarao said. “It looked like a good thing to join, so I ...
UNION, N.J. — An elderly woman died Thursday after being struck by a cargo van while crossing a street in Union, police said.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Vauxhall Road, according to authorities. Police said the woman was in the crosswalk ...
Bethlehem Township, NJ – At the March 19th Township Committee meeting, the Committee introduced the 2026 budget which offered two pillars of positivity – a 10.31% decrease in the municipal tax rate and one last payment that will result in the elimination all debt owed by the municipality.The 2026 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The "other" French general who helped the ragtag Continental Army defeat the British at Yorktown in 1781 met with his counterpart and ally Gen. George Washington on Saturday at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse."History on the Green" featured six hours of interactive history ...
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by shining a spotlight on Mary Ferraro and Dana Colindres, applauding their unwavering commitment and volunteerism to the Red Bank Volunteer Fire Department and community through the annual Santa Run — an event that has raised thousands of ...
Get ready for an exciting stretch in downtown Red Bank! There's a lot going on over the next few weeks. From an in-store celebrity signing to an epic egg hunt there is a lot to look forward to! This weekend we are excited to celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of a downtown Red Bank ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – It is going to be difficult to repeat last year’s success for Hasbrouck Heights boys tennis. After a 14-3 season, including a 12-0 Meadowlands Division record and a regular-season Meadowlands Division Championship, the team will need to replace several starters, and is ...
WAYNE, NJ — From new coffee shops to major housing developments, nearly every project in Wayne starts in the same place: the township’s planning department.“If you're constructing anything, or if you're a new business coming to town, you have to start in the planning department,” confirmed ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
UNION, N.J. — In honor of Women’s History Month, Autumn Lake Healthcare hosted an appreciation luncheon Tuesday, March 24, to recognize the contributions of women in law enforcement at the Union Police Department.The event, held in the department’s Roll Call Room, welcomed Mayor Michele ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Following a lengthy absence, Wood-Ridge is fielding a golf team. “We are a brand-new team this year and bringing golf back to WR for the first time in decades,” stated Wood-Ridge golf coach Joe Sartori. “We have a roster of eight kids total for this first season, and we are very ...
WAYNE, NJ - After back-to-back 17-win seasons and two straight trips to the state sectional semifinals, the Wayne Hills baseball team enters 2026 with a clear identity—and unfinished business.Head coach Mike Abate (64-56 overall) has steadily built a consistent winner, but this spring brings a new ...
MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend! Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, March 27Harvest & General Store Days at Verdi EcoSchool; 1851 Highland Avenue, Melbourne; 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.The Prince of Egypt; The Henegar Center, 625 E New Haven ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — The political scramble to replace outgoing Essex County Commissioner Brendan Gill took an unexpected turn as former Montclair Mayor Bob Russo revealed plans to withdraw from the race for Essex County Commissioner-at-Large.Russo’s impending exit trims an already crowded field, ...
BELMAR, NJ – Let’s try this again.After a powerful late-February snowstorm blanketed the Jersey Shore in more than two feet of snow—just days before the originally scheduled March 1 parade—the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back on. The storm forced the first ...
BELMAR, NJ – Let’s try this again.After a powerful late-February snowstorm blanketed the Jersey Shore in more than two feet of snow—just days before the originally scheduled March 1 parade—the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back on. The storm forced the first ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
Princeton, NJ — If you thrive on resistance and the spoken word, Princeton is the place to be on Saturday, March 28. Walk — don’t drive — to Monument Park at 10 a.m. to join the No Kings rally to hear an hour and a half of spoken words from community and government leaders on the state of the U.S.
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Halsted Middle School Players will be performing Disney Pixar’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” as their spring musical, with four shows. Opening night is Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.On Saturday, March 28, there will be a 2 p.m. matinée and a 7:30 p.m. evening show. On Sunday, March 29, there ...
LACEY, NJ — The Holmdel baseball team opened its season with a 3-2 loss to Lacey on Thursday.Nathan Baran's two-run single in the third inning gave Lacey a 3-0 lead.Holmdel scored both of its runs in the top of the fifth inning. Massimo Sperduto hit an RBI double, then he scored on Dylan Sidhu's ...
Lebanon, NJ – The Borough Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 18th featured a lively discussion on the potential for the Town Center redevelopment – planned for four residential apartment buildings and a total of 280 units – to finally move forward with a new site plan. Of the 280 units, 56 ...
TONIGHT! Our Thrift Shop volunteers are putting on a FASHION SHOW to benefit Nutley Family Service Bureau!Your friends and family will be modeling thrift shop fashions and fierce fits.Doors open at 6 pm for some pre-show shopping and snacking.Purchase your tickets in store or online ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield softball team will begin its second season under head coach Antonia Pacillo after making her debut campaign a successful one.The Tigers are coming off a 17-6 season with plenty of talented seniors and four college commits offering hope for an even better ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team dropped their home opener to Roxbury 14-10 on Tuesday, March 24.The Braves scored three goals in the first quarter and another two in the second, going into halftime down by one. Roxbury netted eight more. Newton was not able to close the gap, adding ...
March 26, 2026 – The South Orange & Maplewood School District (SOMSD) is inviting students and caretakers to help shape the future of Columbia Cougar athletics. The district is forming a new Athletics Advisory Committee for Columbia High School sports to develop a roadmap for the department, ...
Princeton, NJ – You can waste your money for a lottery ticket, or – if your income falls within the qualifying range — you can spend a little bit of your time filling out an application for one of the nine affordable apartments included in the 45-unit building now nearing completion at 195 Nassau ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials are praising the registrations for its summer camp as registration recently opened, among other youth programs. Councilman Vincent DeCesare began the discussion at last week’s Borough Council meeting. “Camp registration opened yesterday,” DeCesare said on ...
The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood — a project that could approach half a billion dollars and become the most expensive school building ever constructed in New Jersey.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A sharp increase in local taxes and continued uncertainty in state funding are shaping the Piscataway Board of Education’s proposed 2026–27 budget, as district officials warn of mounting financial pressures driven by rising costs and shifting enrollment needs.According to the ...